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26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “Attie, we have to go.” Jenesis holds my face in her hands. They’re slippery. “Your palms are sweating.” She gives me a sympathetic look. It’s not right; sympathy looks wrong on her. “It’s not sweat, is it?” Her thumbs rub my cheeks. She kisses …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “Technically, she’s a widow. On her world, you and her four children all died. She practically jumped at the chance to be abducted. Phaeton isn’t a planet there. It’s an asteroid belt, not one more dot in the night sky. Granted, they lied to …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “I’m not fighting my own brother to the death! Jenesis, clothing.” I bark the order. As soon as her shaking fingers peel my uniform from my torso, I apologize to her. A small group of aliens walks in, hauling my victory table. They arrange …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner Samuel and I look at Quinn, who is curled up in Jenesis’s arms. “You can’t lose. I’ll offer to take your place in the next battle.” “And when Myndi makes that same offer over and over again? How long until I have to face …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner I slam my fist against the wall. Stupid, soft wall. The collision makes no sound. None of my fury is exchanged for pain. Worthless room. “Attie?” Jenesis touches the back of my neck, stroking it softly. “You should ask to be alone. There will …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner Jenesis and I pass the time by sparring. I hold back, at first, not wanting to hurt her. “Oww. Uncle!” “You said you are Quinn’s uncle. What does that mean?” Jenesis asks as she twists my arm. “Just… let go. You win. Are you …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner The number of people I want to save from this world keeps growing. “Sister?” Quinn nods. “Hang on,” I rub my temples. “My brother had been gone for four years on my last day on Earth. You’re older than four. How old is your …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner After we all finish eating, we relax on the mat. I wonder what life would be like for Quinn if I were the sort of guy to use Jenesis sexually. She’s indicated more than once that trophies often exist that way. If I lose …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner R #AtoZChallenge Raw-lencantabes (alien species)#Fiction #SFF Darkness. I can still feel Brydanz under my grip, feel him struggling to stay alive. But I can’t see anything. A squawking sound comes from behind me. “She says to let him go,” Jenesis translates. “Make him answer …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner Jenesis and I finish the winner’s feast in silence before falling asleep together on the mat. “Attie, wake up.” She rubs my shoulder. “Why? Is there breakfast?” “I don’t know what that is. You need to prepare.” I laugh. “Just hand me a leftover …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner Jenesis repeats the question. “Would you have preferred your wife to all others on your world if she couldn’t bear children?” I move away. The silence churns the air in the room, making it hot and difficult to breathe. “Attie?” “Is there a fan? …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “Stop. Hush.” Jenesis takes hold of my face. “You cannot bring him back. He was just a bonus trophy. Why are you so upset?” She wipes my tears as I search for words. “I didn’t know that would happen. I didn’t know.” “First trophies …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner The light shimmers along the blue shell of the six-legged Miwinhaiz. To me, this opponent looks like an upright pistol lobster. Probably forty pounds. Wouldn’t fit into one of my traps. Undoubtedly, this fighter has no idea that my first after school job was …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner I barely made it through my first day of Kindergarten. Three fights. One on the way into the school, where an older boy pushed me. The next was when some kid tried to take my finger paints. And the third was because I dropped …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “You must win. Killing is only required against a champion. The opponent may surrender, but at great cost.” “What about knocking them out?” I rub my arms. The suit still feels too tight. “Not all beings can become unconscious.” Fantastic. I’m fighting aliens. “You …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner There’s a loud sound, almost like a gong, outside of our room. “You must prepare.” Jenesis goes to the closet. She pulls out the clothing I noticed earlier, the ones that look like a heavier version of her own. I look down at the …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “Wow. Okay. You’re the first alien I’ve ever met.” “You met Googahlack. That monster was not from Phaeton or Earth.” She’s got me there. My stomach growls again. “Sorry. I’m really hungry.” “A first fight is for a trophy. The second fight is for …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner “It means you either accept or reject me as your trophy.” She crosses her arms. “And how do I do accept you? I’m not, I mean, I’d rather not,” I rub my hands over my face. “You’re not my wife, and I do not …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner I try to stand and chase after her, but the ground isn’t solid enough to hop on one leg. “Come back. Please.” I fall on what feels like a beanbag chair. Who would use those for flooring? “You should stay on our mat. I …

26 parts of a Speculative Fiction story by J Lenni Dorner My head is throbbing. At least it’s dark in here. Where is here? This isn’t my couch in the basement, because there’s no bunched cushion lump under my back. It can’t be my bed, because it’s too small. And this isn’t my lawn chair. …

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Sunday Stealing Questions to get to know each other. 1. Do you eat Oreos? Sure. 2. If you eat Oreos, which are your favorite – original, double stuff, golden original, golden double stuff, Oreo brownies, Oreo ice cream? I’m convinced that “double stuff” is the same size as the actual “original” from the 90’s. I […]

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